Blast and Coat Maintenance Technician /Shop Lead

The Blast and Coat Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and reliability of blasting and coating equipment, while also performing surface preparation and coating work as required. This position plays a critical role in ensuring blasting and coating systems remain operational, safe, and compliant in remote Arctic environments.

CCI Industrial Services provides quality-driven, cost-effective construction, maintenance, industrial cleaning, power generation, and transportation services to support resource development companies in Alaska and the lower 48 states. CCI Industrial Services leads the industry in Safety, Innovation, and Excellence. Each CCI employee is responsible for upholding CCI's Mission, Vision, and Values, as these are a crucial part of CCI's strategic plan for success.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Equipment Repair & Maintenance

- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues on blasting pots, spray pumps, airless systems, and compressors

- Perform preventative maintenance on blasting and coating equipment

- Repair or replace hoses, valves, seals, nozzles, regulators, gauges, and fittings

- Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and safety compliance

- Maintain inventory of repair parts and consumables

- Perform minor fabrication or modification of equipment components as needed

- Ensure equipment is winterized and suitable for Arctic operating conditions

- Document maintenance activities and complete required reports

Blasting & Coating Support

- Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation as needed

- Assist with industrial coating application

- Set up containment systems and work platforms

- Ensure proper surface preparation standards are met

- Maintain 100% “Safety Standards and Accountability” in all areas or mandatory/regulatory requirements, which include:

- Maintain compliance with the required HSE Training.

- Taking necessary action when behaviors or conditions around you may be unsafe.

- Reporting and addressing all potential safety concerns/incidents/issues promptly and willingly participate and assist in any investigation that may relate to a safety incident.

- Performs work in strict compliance with permitting requirements, Alaska Safety Handbook (ASH) Standards and other compliance-oriented directives.

- Participating in safety meetings, working safely, and maintaining a safe work environment as an employee and representative of CCI Industrial Services.

- Document and record any injury or near miss incident that may occur while you are working.

- Demonstrate and promote safe work practices by participating in JSA reviews, pre-job walkdowns and safety START card preparations covering work activities and materials required by the company and the client.

- Promote and participate in Safety Programs.

- Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Strong understanding of corrosion control and coating systems

- Understanding of surface prep standards (SSPC / NACE preferred)

- Ability to read coating specifications and technical data sheets

- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

- Knowledge of airless spray systems, blasting equipment, and compressors

- Ability to read and interpret coating specifications and technical data sheets

- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

- Experience maintaining air compressors and industrial spray equipment

- Understanding of corrosion control and coating systems

- Ability to work independently in remote locations

Requirements:

- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

- Knowledge of airless spray systems, blasting equipment, and compressors

- Ability to read and interpret coating specifications and technical data sheets

- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

- Experience maintaining air compressors and industrial spray equipment

- Understanding of corrosion control and coating systems

- Ability to work independently in remote locations

Required Qualifications:

- Must be 18 years old

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Valid driver's license

- NSTC card

- Experience performing mechanical maintenance and equipment repair

Preferred Qualifications:

- SSPC/NACE certifications preferred

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Position may involve exposure to extremely hostile weather conditions at times while working outdoors. This position may involve working with potentially hazardous materials and waste.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A pre-hire post offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to determine an employee's ability to perform to the job standard. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FCE LEVEL #3

- MOBILITY: Must be able to access all controls and all parts of machinery for service. Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds for 20 feet.

- LIFTING: Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, 50 pounds from wait level to shoulder height and carry 50 pounds for 20 feet.

- HEARING: Must be able to hear audible safety alarms.

- VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and take hand signals from ground man or flag man.

- RANGE OF MOTION: An objective range of motion measurements will be conducted and recorded using a five position and rapid exchange grip strength test during the pre-hire/post offer FCE.

Compensation:

CCI offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities and for full-time positions we offer a Full Benefits Package including excellent FEHB Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life insurance, and a 401k match program.

Contingencies:

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

CCI Industrial Services (CCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

CCI Industrial Services grant employment preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.